Solid fish quality in PB · Easier parking away from the bar strip
“The fish quality here was also very good from my last two experiences.”
Japanese
Roger visited this Pacific Beach sushi spot twice, finding the fish notably fresher and firmer than other options in the area despite slow, inattentive service; he called pricing about average for better quality.
Roger visited this Pacific Beach sushi spot twice, finding the fish notably fresher and firmer than other options in the area despite slow, inattentive service; he called pricing about average for better quality.
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“The fish quality here was also very good from my last two experiences.”
Away from the busy Garnet Avenue bar strip, Roger found this Pacific Beach sushi spot underused and slow on service, but the fish quality stood out as fresher and firmer than other nearby options, with rolls that held together well and pricing about average for the area.
Stay in the neighborhood
A Pacific Beach sushi counter Roger calls the most authentic Japanese spot in town, praised for reservation-only demand, sushi-bar seating with the chefs, and standout sashimi, chirashi and uni.
Roger rated this 4 stars, admitting he'd passed this Garnet Avenue breakfast spot for years -- by car, skateboard, and on foot -- always wondering about the long line, before finally trying it for breakfast.
Roger rated this 4 stars, calling it decent pho with quick service and, at the time, the only spot in PB for it.
Keep exploring
Browse the Japanese page, or continue to another place with a matching cuisine.
One of the two omakase counters Roger named when asked where to take a visiting friend for sushi in 2022.
Roger's University Heights omakase recommendation from 2022, paired with Tadokoro as his two go-to sushi counters.